Well-timed injury

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May 29, 2010 at 12:01 AMMay 29, 2010 at 11:44 AM

One day after the Reds handed Charlie Morton his major league-leading ninth loss, the Pirates placed the right-hander on the disabled list because of shoulder fatigue, although manager John Russell said Morton also needs a mental rest. The 26-year-old pitcher's ERA is 9.35. "He's going to Florida to rehab, kind of get out of this environment," Russell said.

One day after the Reds handed Charlie Morton his major league-leading ninth loss, the Pirates placed the right-hander on the disabled list because of shoulder fatigue, although manager John Russell said Morton also needs a mental rest. The 26-year-old pitcher's ERA is 9.35. "He's going to Florida to rehab, kind of get out of this environment," Russell said.

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